The Infrastructure & Support Functions division
The Infrastructure & Support Functions division is responsible for our network and IT infrastructure, which we also provide to third parties over Wholesale. Broadband requirements double in the fixed network sector every 16 months and in the mobile sector every year. This is why we invest around CHF 1.7 million annually in expanding our infrastructure. We are by far the largest provider of fixed and mobile networks in Switzerland.
The Swisscom network
One of the best in the world
Network infrastructure forms the basis for digitisation and is a fundamental requirement for technological development. Networks provide us with both a local and global connection, and enable us all to utilise the advantages of an information society. The Swisscom network is one of the best in the world and we will do our utmost to ensure that this does not change in the future.
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Information technology
6 data centres in Switzerland
Swisscom operates 6 data centres in Switzerland. The IT infrastructure comprises over 80,000 virtual machines and around 6,000 servers. Not only is the bandwidth in the networks continuously increasing, but also the use of cloud services. In 2014, we opened the most modern data centre in Switzerland in Bern. New standards were set in terms of performance, security, availability and energy efficiency.
Security
Top priority
Data ranks among the most valuable production factors in the information society. Swisscom is therefore committed to transmitting and storing information as securely and reliably as possible. Around 150 employees ensure information security, data protection and secure operation of networks and the Internet.
Key figures
High network investment
Reporting is by “Residential Customers” “Business Customers”, “Wholesale” and “Infrastructure & Support Functions” segments which are grouped under Swisscom Switzerland, as well as “Fastweb” and “Other operating segments”. Here are some key figures for Swisscom Switzerland and the Wholesale, IT, Network & Infrastructure divisions in. As the Infrastructure & Support Functions division does not charge any costs for infrastructure maintenance and expansion to other segments, its results mainly consist of costs.
| Key figures for Swisscom Switzerland Infrastructure & Support Functions | iin CHF million, or as indicated |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure & Support Functions revenue | 71 |
| Wholesale revenue | 612 |
| Wholesale segment result before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) | 291 |
| Infrastructure & Support Functions result before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) | (1,166) |
| No. of full-time equivalent employees Wholesale | 73 |
| No. of full-time equivalent employees Infrastructure & Support Functions | 4,896 |
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All figures valid as of 31.12.2022.
Subject to modification without notice. Errors excepted.
The printed version of the 2022 Annual Report is authoritative.